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Siebel Scholars Foundation Announces Class of 2024

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The Siebel Scholars Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2024 Siebel Scholars award.

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  • The Siebel Scholars Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2024 Siebel Scholars award.
  • The 83 distinguished students of the Class of 2024 join past Siebel Scholars classes to form an unmatched professional and personal network of more than 1,800 scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
  • This year’s class is exceptional, and once again represents the best and brightest minds from around the globe who are advancing innovations in healthcare, artificial intelligence, financial services, and more,” said Thomas M. Siebel, Chairman of the Siebel Scholars Foundation.
  • On average, Siebel Scholars rank in the top five percent of their class, many within the top one percent.

LONGi's founder and president Li Zhenguo calls for promoting the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Speaking at the panel "Addressing the Triple Earth Crisis: Industry in Action", Mr. Li Zhenguo said that the key element of climate action is energy transition.

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  • Speaking at the panel "Addressing the Triple Earth Crisis: Industry in Action", Mr. Li Zhenguo said that the key element of climate action is energy transition.
  • This year, LONGi's near-term target has been approved by the SBTi, aligning with the 1.5℃ target in the Paris Agreement.
  • The event also witnessed the signing of the "Our Responsibility and Commitment to A Green and Sustainable Future We Want" endorsed by Chinese enterprises.
  • The 10-point initiative urges the global business community to consolidate industry development consensus in resource use, renewable energy adoption, technological innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainable international collaboration.

LONGi's founder and president Li Zhenguo calls for promoting the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Speaking at the panel "Addressing the Triple Earth Crisis: Industry in Action", Mr. Li Zhenguo said that the key element of climate action is energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking at the panel "Addressing the Triple Earth Crisis: Industry in Action", Mr. Li Zhenguo said that the key element of climate action is energy transition.
  • This year, LONGi's near-term target has been approved by the SBTi, aligning with the 1.5℃ target in the Paris Agreement.
  • The event also witnessed the signing of the "Our Responsibility and Commitment to A Green and Sustainable Future We Want" endorsed by Chinese enterprises.
  • The 10-point initiative urges the global business community to consolidate industry development consensus in resource use, renewable energy adoption, technological innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainable international collaboration.

Global Times:The Belt and Road Initiative in its 10 years through the lens of foreign pundits

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • First, BRI promoted the question of development to a position of fundamental centrality on the global stage.
  • Third, BRI paved the way for a new kind of global alignment and, as a result, a new kind of global politics.
  • Fourth, BRI has introduced, for the first time, key tenets of Chinese philosophy to the wider world.

Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue launches United Youth Initiative in Beijing

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn:

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn:
    Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue launched the United Youth Initiative at its closing ceremony in Beijing on August 30, calling for reimagining new approaches to governance, economics, social justice, and environmental stewardship to achieve true global prosperity and security.
  • The dialogue, themed "United Youth and Shared Future," aimed to "Empower the Youth of Tomorrow and Shaping the Future for Youth."
  • These participants shared views, exchanged experiences, and stressed the importance of global youth collaboration for building a harmonious global community and a promising planetary future.
  • The Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue was initiated with the aim of offering a multilateral mechanism for exchanges and cooperation among youths around the world and encouraging youths to join hands to contribute to global development.

Xinhua Silk Road: 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicks off on Fri. in Shenyang

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicked off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicked off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.
  • The regatta drew over 30 rowing teams including more than 400 rowing coaches and athletes from home and aboard to compete with each other on Hunhe River, one of China's most beautiful urban still water race tracks for rowing.
  • Many reputed universities across China, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Tongji University, Xi'an Jiaotong University deployed their strongest lineups to participate in the rowing event.
  • It is learned that the regatta sets up six groups, including the elite group, the master group, the university group, the youth group, the long-distance round-the-island open group and the long-distance round-the-island university group.

Xinhua Silk Road: 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicks off on Fri. in Shenyang

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicked off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicked off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.
  • The regatta drew over 30 rowing teams including more than 400 rowing coaches and athletes from home and aboard to compete with each other on Hunhe River, one of China's most beautiful urban still water race tracks for rowing.
  • Many reputed universities across China, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Tongji University, Xi'an Jiaotong University deployed their strongest lineups to participate in the rowing event.
  • It is learned that the regatta sets up six groups, including the elite group, the master group, the university group, the youth group, the long-distance round-the-island open group and the long-distance round-the-island university group.

NETA Auto signs MOU with HKSTP, establishing international headquarters in Hong Kong

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NETA Auto and the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on August 31 in Hong Kong, where Evonne Ching (Chief Investment Officer of NETA Auto), and Albert WONG Hak-keung (CEO of HKSTP), signed an MOU.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NETA Auto and the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on August 31 in Hong Kong, where Evonne Ching (Chief Investment Officer of NETA Auto), and Albert WONG Hak-keung (CEO of HKSTP), signed an MOU.
  • Development of EV startups like NETA Auto is driven by China's leading new energy sector.
  • Under the MOU, NETA Auto will establish an international headquarters at the HKSTP.
  • Moreover, it will uplift the value of Chinese auto brands worldwide, while enhancing global impact of China's auto sector in intelligentization and new energy segments.

Back to School for Gen Z

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Gen Z guests from countries including China, Bulgaria, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, and Spain came together to discuss university life and envision the upcoming academic year.

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  • Gen Z guests from countries including China, Bulgaria, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, and Spain came together to discuss university life and envision the upcoming academic year.
  • When asked about what essential items you should bring as you begin university life, the Gen Z guests all agreed that bringing hometown specialties is a "must-have".
  • The mandatory physical education courses at Chinese universities received praise from the Gen Z guests.
  • Drawing from their personal experiences, the Gen Z guests shared insights into university life while extending well wishes to new and prospective students returning to school.

Global Times: Xi's letter encourages global youths to experience China, enhance understanding, and achieve mutual success

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Two years have passed since the GYLD program and young participants received a reply letter from Chinese President Xi on August 10, 2021.

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  • Two years have passed since the GYLD program and young participants received a reply letter from Chinese President Xi on August 10, 2021.
  • "President Xi's encouragement makes these young individuals feel welcomed by the country and by the country's top leader," she said.
  • "Moreover, it shows that China welcomes and values young people, their voices, and youth power in coping with global challenges," Miao said.
  • Xi said that more overseas youths are welcome to China for exchanges, hoping that young people at home and abroad will enhance mutual understanding, develop friendship, and achieve mutual success.